Skowhegan is extending Small Business Saturday from a one-day event to a full week, according to a news release from Main Street Skowhegan. Skowhegan #ShopSmall will take place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5. How It Works: 1. Get your passport to savings in mid-November, either online or at a participating business. 2. During Skowhegan […]
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council moves toward banning overnight, on-street winter parking
Councilors vote to prohibit vehicles from parking on most streets from midnight to 6 a.m. during the winter months, making it easier and safer for city trucks to plow. The council must hold a final vote to finalize the change.
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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, Politics
State House and Senate legislative race results for the Morning Sentinel
Here’s who were declared winners and a few who were expected to win in state legislative races in the Morning Sentinel’s coverage area.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Kennebec County chooses Ken Mason for a second term as sheriff
Mason was challenged by Michael Sayers of Rome, a former deputy in the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office who now works for the Oakland Police Department.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield woman killed in single-vehicle accident in Palmyra
Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said in a media release on Wednesday that speed and alcohol were not considered factors in the crash and the investigation is ongoing.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Elizabeth Mitchell wins second term as Kennebec County probate judge
Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell and Kevin Sullivan squared off in a repeat of the 2016 race, with Mitchell winning the seat for a second time.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Augusta’s Hussey Elementary School reports a positive COVID-19 case
It is the second case reported in Augusta’s district, while cases have been reported in Rangeley schools, Farmington-based RSU 9 and SAD 46/AOS 94.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Local & State, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Drapeau, Quirion win Winslow Town Council seats
Incumbent Quirion to serve fourth straight term and newcomer Drapeau has served on search committees for police chief and town manager.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield residents elect incumbent to Town Council, newcomers to school board, water district
Residents elected incumbent Town Councilor Mark Cooper, 55, to serve a three-year term. Cooper was appointed in August after former Councilor Courtney Chandler resigned in July due to scheduling conflicts.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Public Safety Building question shifts to ranked-choice runoff
In an uncontested race, Todd Smith was elected selectman, and voters chose to keep the positions of road commissioner, town clerk and town treasurer as elected instead of appointed spots.